Additional Links

Energy Conservation

sce.com
A local utility company, the Southern California Edison website provides tips on how to use energy in an ecologically friendly way.

socalgas.com
Southern California Gas Company provides gas to homes and businesses as well as offering information on energy efficiency, rebates, and emergency safety.

gosolarcalifornia.org
The Go Solar California! campaign is a joint effort of the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission. The goal is to encourage Californians to install 3,000 megawatts of solar energy systems on homes and businesses by the end of 2016, making renewable energy an everyday reality. Database of Solar Installers, Contractors, and Retailers in California

energyupgradeca.org/
Energy Upgrade California is your one-stop-shop for home improvement projects that lower your energy use, conserve water and natural resources, and make your home healthier and more comfortable.

coolcalifornia.org
Cool California’s goal is to provide resources to all Californians in order to reduce their environmental impact.

energystar.gov
The Energy Star website provides a complete list of items that are energy star certified and the benefits of purchasing these environmentally friendly products.

new.usgbc.org/leed
The U.S. Green Building Council offers the LEED certification program. LEED is used to distinguish which buildings are considered green buildings based on pre-defined criteria related to environmental sustainability and preservation.

usgbc.org/LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council provides resources for LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED Projects.

biaoc.com
The Building Industry Association of Orange County provides information on topics related to environmentally conscious construction through its Green Building Guide.

dsireusa.org
One-Stop Resource for California Incentives for Renewable and Efficiency

Recycling

wmorangecounty.com
Waste Management of Orange County (WMOC) offers services to residential locations and business facilities in the City of Irvine. Visit the WMOC website to find out specific information about your trash pick-up. Also visit www.thinkgreen.com for an interactive recycling experience.

calrecycle.ca.gov
CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability.

bottlesandcans.com
The Bottles and Cans website provides information regarding the California Redemption Value (CRV) that you receive when you recycle your bottles and cans.

calrecycle.ca.gov/CalMAX
CalMAX’s mission is to build reuse markets for materials from businesses, organizations, industry, schools, and individuals, and to find markets for nonhazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.

wastefreeoc.com
The County of Orange’s WastefreeOC web site offers useful information and tips about recycling, conservation, composting, etc. to residents, businesses, and schools about helping to protect and sustain the environment.

conservation.ca.gov
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is a statewide agency that promotes responsible usage of land and a preservation of California resources. The DOC division of recycling offers information about conserving and recycling in order to help protect the environment.

ocgoodwill.org
Goodwill of Orange County offers a safe and easy way for both consumers and businesses to dispose of their electronics, working or non-working at no charge. As a state certified collector, Goodwill accepts and recycles all electronics.

Water and Air Quality

alwayswatersmart.com
Irvine Ranch Water District offers incentives, conservation tips and devices that will help you to continue to reduce your monthly water bill and at the same time save even more water.

bewaterwise.com
The Be Water Wise website offers information about California friendly gardening and xeriscaping in order to conserve water usage.

iShuttle
Car Free/Care Free in the IBC – If you work or live in the IBC consider the i shuttle your personal chauffeur. No more fighting traffic, no more looking for parking – plus you save gas!

nodrugsdownthedrain.org
The No Drugs Down the Drain Program is state-wide California public outreach program that educates the public about not disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired medications down the drain.

aqmd.gov
South Coast AQMD is the air pollution control agency responsible for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino County.

irwd.com
The Irvine Ranch Water District provides water service, sewage collection and water reclamation for the City of Irvine and other outlying cities.

mwdoc.com
Municipal Water District of Orange County’s mission is to provide reliable, high-quality supplies from Metropolitan Water District and other sources to meet present and future needs, at an equitable and economical cost, and to promote water use efficiency for all of Orange County.

In partnership with Waste Management, the City is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 9 at the Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of sensitive materials at a mobile shredding unit on-site. Event runs 9-11 a.m. or truck capacity.

Celebrate Bike Month with the Orange County Transportation Authority by participating in a number of activities that help showcase the multiple benefits of riding a bike including improved health, eliminating the cost of driving and helping the environment.

Each year, our program helps Irvine residents recycle over 53 million pounds of waste that would otherwise go to the landfill. With your partnership, the City of Irvine can continue towards an environmentally-friendly future for generations to come.